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Nike Metcon 8 Premium – Women’s

February 6, 2023 Tim Comments Off

There’s a new shoe for Crossfit in town – the Nike Metcon 8 Premium is now available from Rogue Fitness. Metcon 8 is a CrossFit shoe that allows you to change directions easily without sliding, absorbs the impact of jumping without impacting your energy return, and keeps your feet secure and stable during heavy lifts without restricting your range of motion. Metcon 8 is the latest model in the Metcon series. Let’s see how it differs from the earlier version. Get it now , from Rogue: Nike Metcon 8 Premium – Women’s – Overview Metcon 8 is perfect for lifters, athletes who do a lot of cross-training, people with wider feet, and those who want to customize their shoes. It [Read more …]

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TANK M1 Push Sled

January 29, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Here’s the new TANK M1 Push Sled – from Torque Fitness. This innovative push sled (you can pull it too!) uses magnetic resistance. That means no loading / unloading weights – and it is usable on nearly any surface! Weight sleds are great for big spaces, but it wouldn’t be practical if you will use them in your home gym. Not with Torque Fitness’ TANK M1. It is developed specifically for home gyms providing a quieter sled workout, space efficiency, and an excellent conditioning workout. The TANK is well-designed and utilizes magnetic resistance instead of weight plates and friction. New from Torque Fitness: TANK M1 Push Sled – Overview The Torque Fitness TANK M1 Push Sled is a versatile and [Read more …]

Grip Strength - indicator of strength and fitness

Grip strength is inversely associated with DNA methylation age acceleration

January 29, 2023 VA Worker Comments Off

A new research study[2] shows that those with relatively weak handgrip strength showed signs of accelerated aging of their DNA. Grip strength is a reliable marker of general muscle quality and strength. Those with weak handgrip have genes that appear to be growing old faster than those with greater strength. What was the Goal of the Research Study? The goal of this study was to resolve whether grip strength was associated with measures of DNA methylation (DNAm) age acceleration. There is huge evidence linking muscular weakness, as defined by low grip strength, to a host of negative aging-related health results. Given these links, grip strength has been labeled a ‘biomarker of aging’, but the pathways connecting grip strength to negative [Read more …]

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Nike Mat Fraser HWPO

January 22, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Keep it fresh in the gym with the new HWPO Hard Work Pays Off collection from Mat Fraser and Nike. Nike, Rogue Fitness, and Mat Fraser come together again for another collection of HWPO apparel. The collection consists of different clothing for men and women designed and inspired by 5x “Fittest Man on Earth” Mat Fraser. Get it at Rogue: HWPO Hard Work Pays Off Apparel from Mat Fraser – Overview HWPO or Hard Work Pays Off is 5x CrossFit Games Champion, Mat Fraser’s personal mantra. It exemplifies tenacity, grit, unwavering focus, and greatness. This is also Mat’s inspiration for starting his online coaching business, HWPO Training. Before getting into CrossFit, Mat had a whole career in Olympic Weightlifting. He [Read more …]

GORUCK Indestructible Grid Fleece Full Zip

January 14, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Just in time for the depths of winter weather – here’s the new Indestructible Grid Fleece Full Zip from GORUCK. The grid fleece is a comfortable fabric because of its lightweight and anti-sweat properties. It is more breathable and less bulky than a standard fleece. It allows more air space against the body for trapping more heat, wicking faster, and compressing smaller. These are some of the reasons why grid fleece is commonly used in apparel for activities like skiing, snowshoeing, and fast-and-light backpacking. Get it now, from GORUCK: GORUCK Indestructible Grid Fleece Full Zip – Overview To make the Indestructible Grid Fleece Full Zip, two of the most solid fabrics come together—the lightweight, hi-tech warmth of the Polartec® Power [Read more …]

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Guide to Olympic Barbells

January 15, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Before investing in quality and expensive barbells, understanding your barbell is the first step to consider. This way, you will be acquainted with the parts of the Olympic barbell, their purpose, and the kinds of features you should be getting for your best lifting experience. Let’s take a tour through the different parts of the barbell, and make sure we understand all the features and options for each. First stop – the shaft. We’re talking about Olympic barbells here – the big-boy barbells that have a 2″ diameter sleeve to accommodate Olympic sized plates. We’re not discussing the standard barbell – which is common in your local sporting goods store. That bar has only a 1″ sleeve diameter and doesn’t [Read more …]

The Bella Bar is Rogue’s go-to multipurpose 15KG barbell for female athletes. Fully machined and assembled in Columbus, Ohio, this versatile ladies bar is uniquely optitmized for Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and/or a CrossFit WOD.

Buyer’s Guide to Barbells – Barbell Types

January 10, 2023 Tim Comments Off

In this article, we’re going to give you a tour of all the different kinds of barbells – and what each one is best for. With the different kinds of barbells you see in a gym or in a sports facility, you might be confused about which to use. Each of them has purposes and benefits for overall well-being. They vary in size, shape, knurling, whip or stiffness, and sleeves, yet they are all instrumental in strengthening your whole body, increasing your range of motion, improving your athletic performance, and much more. A single barbell allows you to do different exercises and movements to target different areas of the body, provide unique grips, and employ different muscles. We have to [Read more …]

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Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part II

December 11, 2022 VA Worker Comments Off

Need more gift ideas? Here’s our overview of Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part II. Whether you are shopping for your family or friends, finding the perfect gift takes work. You give gifts to the same people year after year, and it gets harder and harder to come up with special gifts. With that, we list some gift ideas for your gym and fitness loved ones to help your shopping process a lot quicker. Rep has so many great ideas for small gifts this year – we had to make this a two-part article: Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part II – Overview Christmas is a happy and exciting season, but we also know that it can bring [Read more …]

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Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I

December 8, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Need gift ideas for the fitness enthusiast’s in your life? Let’s take a look at Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers for 2022. Christmas is here again, bringing joy and a good feeling to everyone. Christmas is also synonymous with giving, and we give not because we expect something in return but because giving makes us happy and, more so, our families and loved ones. If you still need to figure out what to give them, here are some items you can stuff their stocking with. Great Christmas gift ideas for 2022 that won’t break your budget: Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I – Overview Christmas gifts need not be costly—it is the thought that counts, so they say. But [Read more …]

Reebok Lifter PR III Weightlifting Shoe

December 6, 2022 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s take a look at the Reebok Lifter PR III Weightlifting Shoe. Just as cross-training calls for crosstraining shoes, weightlifting also needs weightlifting shoes. They provide a reliable surface to help you balance and support heavy weights. The right weightlifting shoes will help improve your performance and reduce the risk of injury. If you’re doing heavy, compound lifts routinely, getting a pair of good Olympic weightlifting shoes is recommended. Here’s the new shoe – and some alternate options for you to consider: Reebok Lifter PR III Weightlifting Shoe – Overview Every part of Reebok’s Lifter PR was designed with personal records in mind, hence the name. The series is known for its U-FORM + Thermo TPU midfoot wrap that produces [Read more …]